Basil Lemonade

Basil Lemonade

Fresh, local basil lemonade recipe is a perfect summertime refreshment in North Iowa. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine All
Servings servings
Calories 147 kcal
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Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice from about 8 lemons, plus lemon slices for garnish
  • ½ cup honey*
  • 1 cup basil* fresh, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cups water cold

Instructions
 

  • Place lemon juice, honey, and basil in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pass through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Add water and chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and additional basil leaves.

Notes

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword basil